Compassionate Behavioral Health Technician

Oceans Healthcare; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Baton Rouge is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support adults and seniors in a psychiatric setting. You will perform patient care activities, monitor conditions, and assist with daily living tasks under supervision, ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care.

This role emphasizes de-escalation techniques, accurate documentation, and collaboration with licensed staff to promote safety and well-being in a high-paced behavioral health unit.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must work well with diverse populations.
• Must utilize Age, Disability and Cultural Specific knowledge in communicating with clients.
• Must be in good physical and mental health with empathy and integrity.
• Must work under close supervision.
• Must complete Basic Life Support (BLS) and Oceans-approved de-escalation program.

Responsibilities

• Continually monitors and supports compliance within unit rules.
• Employs de-escalation and therapeutic interventions as needed.
• Inventories patient belongings accurately and secures contraband; completes unit safety checks.
• Complies with infection control policies and attends required in-services.
• Implements patient care activities under supervision; performs vital signs, ADL, nutritional monitoring and reports findings to the nurse.
• Assists patients with laundry, meals, bathroom functions and mobility needs.
• Individualizes care to age, disability and cultural needs of the patient.
• Documents and communicates patient observations related to behavior, location and intake.
• Communicates task outcomes and follow-ups to nursing staff for continuity of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & writing

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural sensitivity

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Baton Rouge is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support adults and seniors in a psychiatric setting. You will perform patient care activities, monitor conditions, and assist with daily living tasks under supervision, ensuring compassionate, patient-centered care.

This role emphasizes de-escalation techniques, accurate documentation, and collaboration with licensed staff to promote safety and well-being in a high-paced behavioral health unit.